Four people have been arrested after police carried out a raid on a suspected large-scale cannabis grow.
Durham Police executed a magistrate's warrant at an address on Main Street in Ferryhill shortly after 9.30am this morning (November 8).
Officers found a "substantial haul of cannabis plants" covering over four floors of the building and have made four arrests.
Police said they are likely to be on the scene for a considerable time due to the size and complexity of the property.
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Detective Chief Inspector Mel Sutherland said: “This investigation is part of action to disrupt organised criminality across County Durham and Darlington.
“The operation will cause some disruption in the town centre and I would like to thank the public for their co-operation and understanding while our inquiries continue.”
Anyone with information on potential criminal activity in their area to call us on 101 or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 08000 555 111.
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